A nurse is explaining the importance of chemotaxis and phagocytosis in fighting invading organisms and other foreign materials
What would be the best explanation by the nurse to clients about the role of phagocytosis in fighting invading organisms and other foreign materials? A) Engulfing of extracellular fluid materials
B) Engulfing of particulate matter
C) Moving directly to sites of infection or damaged tissues as a result of their attraction to specific chemicals
D) Increasing in number and engulfing and devouring invaders
B
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Phagocytosis involves engulfing particulate matter. Pinocytosis involves engulfing or extracellular fluid materials. Chemotaxis involves moving directly to sites of infection or damaged tissues as a result of their attraction to specific chemicals. Endocytosis occurs by increasing in number and engulfing and devouring invaders.
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